Dr Farrell is an Assistant Professor in Mental Health in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University. She is also a Chartered Psychologist and holds a degree in Public Health and Health Promotion, and a Master’s and PhD in Education from Trinity College Dublin. Being an interdisciplinary researcher, her research…
Prof. Eaton became interested in philosophy at a young age and used his fascination with science fiction and time travel to spur his studies into the subject further. He obtained a BA from Western Illinois University, followed by an MA and a PhD from Southern Illinois University. He then taught…
Regius Prof. Rose Anne Kenny is the founding Principal Investigator of TILDA, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. TILDA is Ireland’s largest adult population study which investigates the experience of ageing in Ireland, which compiles biological, social, and economic measures. It is also a designated WHO Collaborating Centre for Longitudinal Studies in Ageing and…
Professor Dolan is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of neuroscience and behaviour. Using neuroimaging with behavioural studies he identifies the areas and chemicals in the brain involved in thinking, learning and decision making. He has published over 750 scientific papers and was elected a Fellow of…
Dr David Delany is a lecturer in cognitive science and statistics at South East Technological University, Waterford. He holds a PhD in computational neuroscience (Trinity College Dublin) and has a research focus on human superintelligence. For several years, Dr. Delany ran cognitive science-based advanced thinking skills workshops for academic staff…
Luke Gibbons’ most recent book is James Joyce and the Irish Revolution (University of Chicago Press, 2023). He has taught as Professor of Irish Studies at Maynooth University and the University of Notre Dame, and has published widely on Irish culture and criticism. ‘Hospitality on Holles Street: James Joyce, Evolution, and the…
Professor Doherty is the Head of School of Medicine and holds the Ellen Mayston Bates Chair in Epileptology at Trinity College Dublin. He was a consultant neurologist at St James’s hospital for 15 years when he joined the staff of TCD in the Academic Unit of Neurology in 2020. He…
The Summer School took place in Waterford and Lismore from 9-12 May. Addressing the theme Science and Art, our presenters and guests enjoyed three days of conferencing, culture, conversation and conviviality. Many people may see the arts and sciences as two separate worlds, mutually exclusive, or even opposed. Sixty-five years ago,…
Jenny O Connor is a lecturer at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford, and teaches English, media and communications studies. Jenny is a member of the Analysing Social Change research group and the teaching initiative TEaCH CoLab, alongside staff from SETU and faculty from the University of Washington, Bothell. Jenny…
Dr Milne lectures in history at Carlow College and is chair of the History of Science and Medicine Network Ireland. She is author of Stacking the Coffins, Influenza, War and Revolution in Ireland, 1918-19 (Manchester University Press 2020). ‘Two Cultures at 65’ – Panel Discussion, May 2024 Chair woman – Panel…